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Grieger Family History

Grieger Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Grieger one of the German forms of Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Grieger family from?

You can see how Grieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grieger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Grieger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Grieger families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Grieger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Grieger families in 1911.
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What did your Grieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grieger. 24% of Grieger men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Grieger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grieger were Salesman and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Grieger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Grieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grieger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 925 immigration records available for the last name Grieger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Grieger. For the veterans among your Grieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grieger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Grieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Grieger in 1961 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grieger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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